ASRock Rack E3C232D2I User manual

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E3C236D2I
E3C232D2I
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published February 2017
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Version 1.1
Published May 2017
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for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not
be constructed as a commitment by ASRock Rack. ASRock Rack assumes no
responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation.
With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock Rack does not provide
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for loss of prots, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the
like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages
arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
ASRock Racks Website: www.ASRockRack.com
Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock Rack or want to know more about ASRock Rack,
you’re welcome to visit ASRock Rack’s website at www.ASRockRack.com; or you
may contact your dealer for further information.
ASRock Rack Incorporation
6F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District,
Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Unique Features 5
1.4 Motherboard Layout 6
1.5 Onboard LED Indicators 9
1.6 I/O Panel 11
1.7 Block Diagram 13
Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.1 Screw Holes 15
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 15
2.3 Installing the CPU 16
2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 19
2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI Express Slot) 20
2.7 Jumper Setup 21
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22
2.9 Driver Installation Guide 28
2.10 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide 29
2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide 30
Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 31
3.1 Introduction 31
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 31
3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32
3.2 Main Screen 33
3.3 Advanced Screen 34
3.3.1 CPU Conguration 35
3.3.2 Memory Conguration 37
3.3.3 Chipset Conguration 38
3.3.4 Storage Conguration 40
3.3.5 NVMe Conguration 41
3.3.6 ACPI Conguration 42
3.3.7 USB Conguration 43
3.3.8 WHEA Conguration 44
3.3.9 Intel Server Platform Services 45
3.3.10 Super IO Conguration 46
3.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection 47
3.3.12 H/W Monitor 50
3.3.13 Trusted Computing 51
3.3.14 Intel TXT Information 53
3.3.15 Instant Flash 54
3.4 Boot Screen 55
3.4.1 CSM Parameters 57
3.5 Security 58
3.6 Event Logs 59
3.7 Server Mgmt 61
3.7.1 System Event Log 62
3.7.2 BMC Network Conguration 63
3.8 Exit Screen 65
Chapter 4 Software Support 66
4.1 Install Operating System 66
4.2 Support CD Information 66
4.2.1 Running The Support CD 66
4.2.2 Drivers Menu 66
4.2.3 Utilities Menu 66
4.2.4 Contact Information 66
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 67
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 67
5.2 Technical Support Procedures 69
5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service 69
Chapter 6 Net Framework Installation Guide 70
6.1 Installing .Net Framework 3.5.1 (For Server 2008 R2) 70
E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Rack E3C236D2I / E3C232D2Imotherboard, a
reliable motherboard produced under ASRock Racks consistently stringent quality
control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock
Rack’s commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the conguration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Rack E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I Motherboard
(Mini ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.02 cm x17.02 cm)
• Support CD
• User Manual
• 4 x SATA3 Cables (50cm)
• 2 x SATA3 Cables (60cm)
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your authorized dealer.
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the con-
tent of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modications of
this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack website without
further notice. You may nd the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock Rack
website as well. ASRock Rack’s Website: www.ASRockRack.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for
specic information about the model you are using.
http://www.asrockrack.com/support/
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1.2 Specications
E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I
MB Physical Status
Form Factor Mini ITX
Dimension 6.7'' x 6.7'' (17.02cm x17.02 cm)
Processor System
CPU Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5/v6 Series Processors*
*BIOS version 2.0 or above is required for v4 series.
Chipset E3C236D2I:
Intel® C236
E3C232D2I:
Intel® C232
System Memory
Capacity 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots
Type - Dual Channel DDR4 memory technology
- Supports DDR4 2400*/2133/1866/1600 ECC/non-ECC**
UDIMM memory
*Only E3-1200 v6 CPUs can support DDR4 2400.
**Non-ECC UDIMM support Client OS only.
DIMM Size Per
DIMM
ECC and non-EDD UDIMM : 16GB, 8GB, 4GB
Voltage 1.2V
Expansion Slot
PCIe 3.0 x16 1 slot
Storage
SATA
Controller
C236 / C232: 6x SATA3 6Gb/s (SATA0 share with M.2
connector), support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Ethernet
Interface 1000 /100 /10 Mbps
LAN 2 x RJ45 GLAN by Intel® i210+Intel® i219
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports Dual LAN with Teaming function
- Supports PXE
- LAN1 supports NCSI
Management
BMC Controller ASPEED AST2400
IPMI Dedicated
GLAN
- 1 x Realtek RTL8211E for dedicated management GLAN
E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I
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Features - Watch Dog
- NMI
Graphics
Controller ASPEED AST2400
VRAM DDR3 16MB (ASPEED)
Rear Panel I/O
VGA Port 1 x D-Sub (From ASPEED AST2400)
USB 2.0 Port 2
USB 3.0 Port 4
LAN Port - RJ45: 2x GLAN(by Intel® i210+Intel® i219)
- LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
Dedicated LAN 1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
Serial Port 1 (COM1)
Internal Connector
Auxiliary Panel
Header
1 (includes chassis intrusion , location button & LED , front
LAN LED, event log LED)
M.2 1
TPM Header 1
IPMB Header 1
Speaker 1
Fan Header 3(CPU/Front/Rear)
ATX Power 1x (24-pin) + 1x (4-pin)
USB 3.0 Header 1 (2 ports)
TR1 1
Type A USB 3.0
Port
E3C236D2I :
1
Type A USB 2.0
Port
E3C232D2I:
1
ME/SPS
Recovery
1
ClearCMOS 1 (short pin)
PSU SMBus 1
NMI button 1
Smbus from
BMC
1
SGPIO 2
PECI 1
PMBUS Mode
Jumpers
3
System BIOS
BIOS Ty pe 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS
BIOS Features - Plug and Play (PnP)
- ACPI 2.0 Compliance Wake Up Events
- SMBIOS 2.8.0 Support
- ASRock Rack Instant Flash
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Hardware Monitor
Temperature - CPU/PCH Temperature Sensing
-MB/Card Side/TR1 Temperature Sensing
Fan - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer
-CPU Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by
CPU Temperature)
-CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control
Voltage Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, VCCSA,
VCCM, V1.0M, VCCIO, VCCST_SFR, VPPM, +BAT, 3VSB,
ATX+5VSB
Support OS
OS Microso® Window
- Server 2008 R2 (64 bit)
- Server 2012 (64 bit)
- Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
- Server 2016 (64 bit)
Linux®
- RedHat Enterprise Linux Server 6.6 (64 bit) / 7.0 (64 bit)
- SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP3 (64 bit) / 12.0 (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 15.04 (64 bit) / 15.10 (64 bit)
* Please refer to our website for the latest OS support list.
Environment
Temperature Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C / Non operation
temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
NOTE: Please refer to our website for the latest specications.
is motherboard supports Wake from on Board LAN. To use this function, please make
sure that the “Wake on Magic Packet from power o state” is enabled in Device Manager
> Intel® Ethernet Connection > Power Management. And the “PCI Devices Power On” is
enabled in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Conguration. Aer that, onboard
LAN1&2 can wake up S5 under OS.
If you install Intel® LAN utility or Marvell SATA utility, this motherboard may fail Win-
dows® Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certication tests. If you install the drivers only, it
will pass the WHQL tests.
E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I
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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Rack Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash ROM. is con-
venient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operat-
ing systems rst like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6>
key during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access
ASRock Rack Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS le to your
USB ash drive, oppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a
few clicks without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other complicated ash
utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12
le system.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout
E3C236D2I
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
Intel
C236
PCIE7
BIOS
ROM
17.0cm (6.7 in)
17.0cm (6.7 in)
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
CMOS
Battery
FRNT_FAN1
COM1
VGA1
56
7
8
12
13
18
19
17
15
16
21 20
22
23
24
25
RoHS
26
BMC
CPU_FAN1
LAN1
Top:
IPMI
LAN
USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
NMI_BTN1
IPMB1
1
1
SPEAKER1
USB3_7
USB3_5_6
1
TPM1
REAR_FAN1
SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2
14
27
SATA_SGPIO2
1
E3C236D2I
LAN2
USB 3.0
T: USB_3
B: USB_4
PECI1
1
1
1
1
1
1
M2_1
NUT1
PANEL1
1
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
1
PSU_SMB1
BMC_SMB1
1
1
SATA_SGPIO1
ME_RECOVERY1
SATA_3
SATA_4
SATA_5
1
PMBUS_SEL_DAT1
PMBUS_SEL_ALT1
PMBUS_SEL_CLK1
1234
10
11
29
30
31
32
CLRMOS1
9
T 1
R
28
1
E3C236D2I / E3C232D2I
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E3C232D2I
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
Intel
C232
PCIE7
BIOS
ROM
17.0cm (6.7 in)
17.0cm (6.7 in)
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
CMOS
Battery
COM1
VGA1
56
7
8
12
13
18
19
17
15
16
21 20
22
23
24
25
RoHS
26
BMC
LAN1
Top:
IPMI
LAN
USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
NMI_BTN1
IPMB1
1
1
SPEAKER1
USB3_7
USB3_5_6
1
TPM1
REAR_FAN1
SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2
14
27
SATA_SGPIO2
1
E3C232D2I
LAN2
USB 3.0
T: USB_3
B: USB_4
PECI1
1
1
1
1
1
1
M2_1
NUT1
PANEL1
1
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
1
PSU_SMB1
BMC_SMB1
1
1
SATA_SGPIO1
ME_RECOVERY1
SATA_3
SATA_4
SATA_5
1
PMBUS_SEL_DAT1
PMBUS_SEL_ALT1
PMBUS_SEL_CLK1
1234
10
11
29
30
31
32
CLRMOS1
9
T 1
R
28
1
FRNT_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
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No. Description
1 CPU PECI Mode Jumper (PECI1)
2PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_ALT1)
3PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_DAT1)
4 ermal Sensor Header (TR1)
5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
7 Front Fan Connector (FRNT_FAN1)
8 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1, Blue)
9 Clear CMOS Pad (CLRMOS1)
10 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO1)
11 SATA SGPIO Connector (SATA_SGPIO2)
12 E3C236D2I: Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_7)
E3C232D2I: Vertical Type A USB 2.0 (USB3_7)
13 SATA3 Connector (SATA_0)*
14 SATA3 Connector (SATA_1)
15 SATA3 Connector (SATA_3)
16 SATA3 Connector (SATA_2)
17 SATA3 Connector (SATA_4)
18 SATA3 Connector (SATA_5)
19 Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
20 M.2 Slot (M2_1)* (supports M.2 module type 2230)
21 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
22 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6)
23 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
24 PSU SMBus (PSU_SMB1)
25 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)
26 TPM Header (TPM1)
27 Intelligent Platform Management Bus header (IPMB1)
28 ME Recovery Jumper (ME_RECOVERY1)
29 Non Maskable Interrupt Button (NMI_BTN1)
30 BMC SMBus Header (BMC_SMB1)
31 Rear Fan Connector (REAR_FAN1)
32 PMBUS Mode Jumper (PMBUS_SEL_CLK1)
**e M.2 slot (M2_1) is shared with the SATA_0 connector. When M2_1 is populated with a M.2 SATA3 mod-
ule, SATA_0 is disabled.
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1.5 Onboard LED Indicators
DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
Intel
C236
PCIE7
BIOS
ROM
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
CMOS
Battery
COM1
VGA1
RoHS
BMC
LAN1
Top:
IPMI
LAN
USB 3.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
USB 2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
NMI_BTN1
IPMB1
1
1
SPEAKER1
USB3_7
USB3_5_6
1
TPM1
1
REAR_FAN1
SATA_0 SATA_1 SATA_2
SATA_SGPIO1
1
E3C236D2I
LAN2
USB 3.0
T: USB_3
B: USB_4
1
1
1
1
1
1
M2_1
NUT1
PANEL1
1
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
1
PSU_SMB1
BMC_SMB1
1
1
SATA_SGPIO2
ME_RECOVERY1
SATA_3
SATA_4
SATA_5
1
4
123
5
FRNT_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
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No. Item Status Description
1 SB_PWR1 Green STB PWR ready
2FAN_LED1 Amber CPU1_FAN1 failed
3FAN_LED2 Amber Front_FAN1 failed
4FAN_LED3 Amber Rear_FAN1 failed
5BMC_LED1 Green BMC heartbeat LED
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1.6 I/O Panel
6
4
3
2
15
8
7
No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2) 5 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_1_2)
2 LAN RJ-45 Port (IPMI_LAN)* 6 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)**
3VGA Port (VGA1) 7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_3_4)
4 Serial Port (COM1) 8 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)**
LAN Port LED Indications
*ere are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LED Indications
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection or
no link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
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ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
**ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port
LED indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10M bps connection or no
link
Blinking Yellow Data Activity Yellow 100M bps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
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1.7 Block Diagram
C236
Type A
USB3.0
USB2.0
SuperSpeed USB
2 Rear ports
High-Speed USB
480Mb/s
USB3.0
US B2.0
4 Rear ports
SuperSpeed USB
5Gb/sUS B3.0
US B3.0 5Gb/s
2 Front ports
USB3.0
5Gb/sUS B3.0
SuperSpeed USB
RTL8211E
RGMII
MNG RJ45
PCIE x1
UART
DDR4 2133
LPC
SIO
NCT5573D
DDR3
256MB
SPI
uB oot
SPI
TPM-S
Header
SPI FLASH
SYSTEM BIOS
Serial Port
VGA Port
RGB
RGMII
  % 0 &
$6 7  
SPI
USB2
PWM
FRNT FAN1
CPU FAN1
REAR FAN1
SATA 3
SATA 1-5
PCI-E X16 SLOT 7100MHz
PCI-E Ge n3 BUS
INTEL I210
(LAN1 NCSI)
PCIE x1 100MHz
INTEL I219
(LAN2)
100MHzPCIE x1
DMI 3.0
INTEL
E3C236D2I
Quick
Switch
PCIE x3
LGA-1151 Pin Socket
Channel B
INTEL
Processor
128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 2 Slots
DDR4 2133
Channel A
PCH-H
M.2 Slot
PCIE x1
SATA/PCIE
Quick
Switch
SATA 0
SATA 3
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C232
RTL8211E
RGMII
MNG RJ45
PCIE x1
UART
DDR4 2133
LPC
SIO
NCT5573D
DDR3
256MB
SPI
uB oot
SPI
TPM-S
Header
SPI FLASH
SYSTEM BIOS
Serial Port
VGA Port
RGB
RGMII
  % 0 &
$6 7  
SPI
USB2
PWM
FRNT FAN1
CPU FAN1
REAR FAN1
SATA 3
SATA 1-5
PCI-E X16 SLOT 7
100MHz
PCI-E Ge n3 BUS
2 Front ports
USB3.0
Type A
USB2.0
High-Speed USB
SuperSpeed USB
USB2.0
2 Rear ports
High-Speed USB
480Mb/s
US B2.0
INTEL I210
(LAN1 NCSI)
PCIE x1 100MHz
INTEL I219
(LAN2)
100MHzPCIE x1
DMI 3.0
INTEL
E3C232D2I
Quick
Switch
PCIE x3
LGA-1151 Pin Socket
Channel B
INTEL
Processor
128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 2 Slots
DDR4 2133
Channel A
PCH-H
M.2 Slot
PCIE x1
480Mb/s
4 rear ports
USB3.0
US B3.0
SuperSpeed USB
5Gb/s
US B2.0
5Gb/sUS B3.0
SATA/PCIE
Quick
Switch
SATA 0
SATA 3
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